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Gates Brook — Streams 14.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871928
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the stream known as Gates Brook sits 14.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gates Brook as a stream on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871928. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gates Brook sits at 44.41228° N, 71.07591° W (DMS 44°24′44″ N, 71°04′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42417° N, 71.08194° W (DMS 44°25′27″ N, 71°04′55″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gates Brook itself. The ones closest to Gates Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Mill Brook | Shelburne | 0.3 mi |
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 1.3 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 1.3 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Shelburne | 1.7 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 1.8 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Shelburne | 2.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 3 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Gates Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 14.2 miles (west) and you reach Gates Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.412°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Gates Brook track the nearby Austin Mill Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gates Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gates Brook located?
Gates Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gates Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gates Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gates Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871928 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gates Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.